Bailey has to play if fit imo his very presence on the pitch attracts attention from the opposition and tbf he's done so many of these sudden death matches we'd be foolish to drop him if he's fit.
The same goes for Disko and to a less extent Kirke we have to stick with players who are at ease in this situation and have done the business in the past.
Ambler will get plenty of games next year and i like the way the kid has handled the step up this year and has earned his new deal with good performances but his time isn't now unless we have injuries imo.

So you think Diskin is more of an "impact" player than Smith ? Gosh Diskin has vexed you too.

Don't be afraid of your opinion.... We're all entitled to one.... Even the blinkered, self-proclaimed-TVOC-nemesis, antipodean hooker hater ! !

In all seriousness you're probably right at this stage of the season. Kirke over Ambler only because of this....but I would still question Diskin over Smith in the 17.

It shouldn't be Diskin over Smith. I think both should play.

Having slept on it I would drop Delaney and play Smith at centre instead. Delaney has bad hands and does nothing for our attack. That would allow a bench of Eastwood, Ali, Diskin and Ambler

So that would be Webb, Hall, Smith, Senior, Donald, Sinfield, Burrow, Bailey, Buderus, Kylie, JJB, Ablett, Clarkson

This side would have mobility, good tacklers, some go-forward and inpact off the bench and make some room for Sinny and Rob to controls things.